Signal Integrity is a constant challenge amid increasing Electro-Magnetic Compliance (EMC) requirements and intense price competition.

X2Y^® components can replace multiple passive components with a single device, freeing board space, reducing assembly cost, and improving circuit performance.

EMI FILTERING: X2Y® Circuit 1		POWER BYPASS: X2Y® Circuit 2
In Circuit 1 the X2Y® component is connected across two signal lines. Differential mode noise is filtered to ground by the two Y capacitors, A & B. Common mode noise is cancelled within the device.		When used in Circuit 2 configuration the A & B capacitors are connected in parallel effectively doubling the capacitance of the device.
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Technology Overview:

X2Y^®components share many common traits with conventional multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) to facilitate adoption by end-users into their manufacturing processes

• Same component sizes (0603, 0805, 1206, etc.) • Same pick and place equipment • Same voltage ratings Same dielectric, electrode and termination materials • Same industry test standards for component reliability

The X2Y^® Design - A Capacitive Circuit

X2Y^{® components share many common features with standard multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCC) for easy adoption by end-users.}

• Same component sizes (0603, 0805, 1206, etc.)
• Same pick and place equipment
• Same dielectrics, electrode and termination materials
• Same industry test standards for component reliability

A standard multi-layer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) consists of opposing electrode layers A & B. The X2Y® design adds another set of electrode layers (G) which effectively surround each existing electrode of a two-terminal capacitor. The only external difference is two additional side terminations, creating a four-terminal capacitive circuit, which allows circuit designers a multitude of attachment options.

X2Y® filter capacitors employ a unique, patented low inductance design featuring two balanced capacitors that are immune to temperature, voltage and aging performance differences. These components offer superior decoupling and EMI filtering performance, virtually eliminate parasitics, and can replace multiple capacitors and inductors saving board space and reducing assembly costs.